The Dr. John Delony Show I’m Afraid That My Husband Will Eventually Resent Me
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Jan 12, 2026 Mary, a caller dealing with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and other health challenges, shares her fears about her husband's potential resentment as they navigate her evolving health. John Delony provides compassionate advice on fostering connection and openness to maintain their relationship. Meanwhile, Elaine grapples with the difficult decision of whether to let her financially struggling mother move in, facing a clash of family values. John encourages her to establish boundaries while grieving unrealistic expectations of family dynamics.
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Make Transparency The Default
- Be radically transparent with your partner and put everything on the table instead of carrying secrets or proving worthiness.
- Schedule regular check-ins and ask, “How can I love you right now?” to adapt to new limits and keep both feet in the relationship.
Friend In Wheelchair As Perspective Anchor
- John shares that his best friend uses a wheelchair to normalize disability and keep perspective in the conversation.
- He uses that example to free callers from trying to prove worth and focus on presence instead.
Let Partner Recharge Without Guilt
- Encourage the spouse to keep doing the things that restore them, like hiking with friends, and celebrate them returning refreshed.
- Manage your own sadness privately and respond with gratitude when your partner comes back to you.